Miss Finland, who competed in the Miss Universe pageant, has been stripped of her crown due to a racial controversy. [Photo = Miss Universe Instagram, Economy Times Capture]’, ‘Miss Finland, who participated in the Miss Universe pageant, has been deprived of her title following a racial controversy.’, ‘[Foreign media, including the Economy Times, reported on the 13th (local time) that the Miss Finland organizing committee revoked Sarah Jafche’s winner title due to a racial gesture.’],
‘With Jafche’s crown removal, runner-up Tara Lehtonen has assumed the winner status. An organizing committee official stated, “Miss Finland represents Finland to the world,” and emphasized, “Racism contradicts our values.”’,
‘Previously, it was reported that Jafche was stripped of her crown after returning from participating in the Miss Universe pageant.’,
‘At the end of last month, she posted a photo on social media with her fingers pulling her eyes into a slant with a caption “Having dinner with Chinese people.”’,
‘This photo caused a public backlash against Jafche. As the controversy grew, she explained that the action was due to “a headache and pressure in her eyes,” but criticism continued.’,
‘Later, Jafche also posted a video stating, “People throw hatred, but I am sitting in business class.”’,
‘Eventually, she deleted the video and issued an apology stating, “I apologize to everyone harmed by this incident” and “I realize my actions were wrong, and I will stop all social media activities to take responsibility.”’,
‘Meanwhile, Jafche is known to have been born to a Kosovar father and a Finnish mother.’